One Factor That Decreases the Volume of Bank Reserves Is

question 133

Multiple Choice

One factor that decreases the volume of bank reserves is a decrease in:

• A) bank holdings of loans and securities
• B) time and savings deposits
• C) life insurance company reserves
• D) Federal Reserve float

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